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Video apparently of Marine throwing puppy off cliff leads to military investigation
March 4, 2008
HONOLULU---- Military officials are investigating an Internet video that purports to show a Marine throwing a puppy off a rocky cliff. Maj. Chris Perrine of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii says it appears the man is based with a unit in the islands Marine officials are calling the YouTube video ''shocking and deplorable'' and say it violates ''the high standard we expect of every Marine.'' The low-quality video shows two Marines joking as one holds up what appears to be a motionless black and white puppy, which he then hurls into a rocky gully. A yelping sound is heard as it flies through the air
YouTube.com removed the video
for violating the Web site's terms of use.
The black-and-white puppy makes a yelping sound as it flies through the air. "That's mean, that was mean," one companion says off-camera, addressing the alleged puppy thrower by his last name. The fate of the animal is not known. The Marine is identified on the video and in other Internet postings as a lance corporal stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe. It's not clear where the video was shot, although the man who appears to throw the puppy and another Marine are in full combat gear with helmets. YouTube.com had taken down the video by 12:30 p.m. ET Tuesday "due to terms of use violation," according to a banner on the Web site. "This is a shocking and deplorable video that is contrary to the high standards that we set for every Marine," Marine Corps spokesman Maj. Chris Perrine said at a news conference Monday night "We will investigate this and take appropriate actions," Perrine said. He said the Marine is being kept safe in view of the anger over the alleged incident. Perrine added that the majority of Marines conduct themselves honorably. "There are many examples of Marines who adopt pets and bring them back
If the video is deemed legitimate, the lance corporal could face a
charge of "It's all governed by the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and
anything from "Certainly, there's a lot of outrage, and a lot of people are upset
about it. RETRACTED-$1000 REWARD-RETRACTED-SEE DumpOnYou.Com for more information.Apparently today is the day for
hate mail, I guess Davey's buddies think they're going to scare those of
us who like dogs. FUCK YOU, Come get me.
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